The LDAWC conference, this year on October 21st from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, is intended for parents and caregivers of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. The focus is on providing parents with tools and strategies to aid them in supporting their children. This event will host two key note speakers and a variety of field professionals throughout the day. You will have the opportunity to gain new skills, network with other families and be inspired! Lunch and refreshments…

In this workshop, parents will learn about the Individual Education Plan (IEP) including what it should contain, the difference between modifications and accommodations, and technology requirements. The Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) and the Halton Special Education System will also be discussed. Presented by: Diane Vandenbossche and Maureen Pangan Who Should Come? Workshops are primarily designed for parents/caregivers of children with Learning Disabilities. Family members are also welcome What To Bring: Your Child’s IEP, Psychoeducational Assessment (optional, but may…

Parents whose child has been diagnosed with ADHD commonly transition through emotional stages while working their way to acceptance of the disorder. Parents and caregivers as well as those who work with families dealing with ADHD can benefit greatly if they know what these stages look like. How ADHD impacts the individual child with ADHD and other family members will be reviewed as well as what research tells us about how ADHD can impact family functioning as a whole. The…

The theme of the 2017 conference is equity, well-being and success for all; presentations will focus on evidence-based practices, instructional strategies, and technology to equitably support the well-being, learning and achievement of all students with special education needs.

There are many strategies available to assist in coping with Mental Health in your family. The Guelph ADHD & Asperger’s Centre will be hosting this event and sharing their wealth of knowledge on this topic. Ticket price:CA$10 – CA$15 Community Living Guelph, 8 Royal Road, Guelph Click Here to Register!

ADHD can be a difficult thing to understand. There are four main differences in someone with an “ADHD brain”. Join speaker Lauren Stein, who has ADHD herself, learn more about ADHD, and find strategies and accommodations that are a good fit for your child or client. Also learn how anxiety and depression, two mental health conditions, are often linked with ADHD, and ways to address them. Come with lots of questions together help de-stigmatize and find strategies for ADHD and…

Reading and literacy are two aspects of school that children with LDs often struggle with. Finding strategies to help your children can often be daunting. Our workshop’s focus will be on understanding the foundational skills of reading (phonological awareness), and how parents can informally build these skills at home. The workshop will be interactive and discussion is a key component. So come with lots of questions about literacy and plan for an evening of learning! Our presenter, Susan Slack Miller,…

There can be many expenses associated with supporting your child who has a learning disability in order to meet their needs. In this workshop, you will learn about investing principles and different financial mechanisms offered by the government to be tax efficient.